The Perioperative Effects of Statins in Non Cardiac Surgeries
Background: Statins (3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutarylcoenzyme-A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors) decrease cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. This article reviews the role of perioperative statins in non cardiac surgery. Methods: A literature review was done on all English published articles till Febru...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2015-11-01
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| Series: | Archives of Anesthesia and Critical Care |
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| Online Access: | https://aacc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/aacc/article/view/30 |
| Summary: | Background: Statins (3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutarylcoenzyme-A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors) decrease cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. This article reviews the role of perioperative statins in non cardiac surgery.
Methods: A literature review was done on all English published articles till February 2015 about this subject using pubmed. Then the reference list of relevant articles was reviewed for additional resources.
Results: Current evidence shows that not only statins decrease perioperative morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing non cardiac surgery, but also they seem safe during perioperative period.
Conclusion: A properly designed randomized control trial should be performed to assess the perioperative benefits of statins in non cardiac surgery. |
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| ISSN: | 2423-5849 |